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The Automotive industry offers a wide range of opportunities for all kinds of talent. Given the constantly evolving nature of automotive technology and design, from self driving vehicles to electric cars, it’s also an exciting sector to work in. Few industries attract such a broad and diverse range of talent, with a need for designers, engineers, drivers, mechanics, and sales teams. <\/span>Given the crucial role vehicles play in logistics and supply chains, it’s also a sector that crosses over into almost every other industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Potential Roles in the Automotive Industry<\/h2>\n
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Here, we’ll look at some of roles available in the automotive industry. There are many more than this of course, but the roles below tend to be the most common ones exclusive to the sector:<\/span><\/p>\n

Driver<\/strong>: This job can require driving HGVs, vans, or cars<\/a> as part of a company’s supply chain, customer-facing service, or as part of a corporate fleet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Car Dealer<\/strong>: A good role for those that love working with people, car dealers normally handle the showcasing and selling of the latest models<\/a>. A keen interest in automotive technology and customer service can be very helpful for dealers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mechanic\/Technician<\/strong>: Most car dealerships have their own mechanics and technicians, which means there is often quite high demand for mechanics. There are also plenty of opportunities for qualified mechanics<\/a> to freelance, work as part of a wider garage or breakdown network, or for small independent companies as well.
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Automotive Engineer<\/strong>: This role involves designing, developing, and manufacturing new automotive vehicles and products, as well as improving existing ones. The job often requires identifying engineering or design issues, and solving these as effectively as possible. Both design and engineering qualifications are essential for any automotive engineering position<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Salary and Career Progression<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Salaries can vary given the diverse nature of the roles in the automotive sector. Generally speaking, the more qualifications and experience you have, the greater your earning potential. This is especially true for more specialised roles like automotive engineers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Drivers<\/strong> tend to earn around \u00a330,000 per year on average and drivers in the US tend to earn an average of around $60,000. This can increase, depending on experience, location, distance and the employer. Long-haul drivers might earn higher salaries compared to local or regional drivers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Car dealer<\/strong> salaries in the UK can range between \u00a315,000 to \u00a353,000 per year while salaries in the US can range between $30,000 – $70,000. These salaries can vary depending on factors such as experience, location, dealership size and commission structures. Commission structures are very common for car dealers and for both the UK and US high-performing salespeople who excel in selling high-end or a significant volume of vehicles may earn above the average range.<\/span><\/p>\n

Car Mechanics\/Technicians<\/strong> in the UK can also expect to start off on fairly low salaries, but earnings can increase over time. Initial take-home salaries fall into the region of \u00a318,000 per year, but can rise to \u00a335,000 in more senior roles. Salaries in the US tend to range between $30,000 – $60,000 per year. These salaries depend on factors such as experience, qualifications, employer, location and specialisation. <\/span><\/p>\n

Automotive engineers<\/strong> can earn anything from \u00a320,000 to \u00a328,000 initially. Medium level positions, and gaining chartering, can help increase salaries to anywhere from \u00a330,000, to over \u00a340,000. The most senior positions will come with an earning potential of \u00a360,000 or above, depending on the organisation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualifications, Education and Experience<\/h2>\n
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If you’re considering a career as a driver<\/strong>, you will need a clean driving license at the very least. Additional licenses will be required if you’re planning on driving a bus or HGV. To drive these vehicles, you’ll need:<\/span><\/p>\n

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